BAYOU KITCHEN & LOUNGE
165 WEKIVA SPRINGS RD STE 119, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-960-6020
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found - 6 flying around bar - 4 on bar counter
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025027485 | Feb 25, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. - women's restroom out of order
Jul 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found - 6 flying around bar - 4 on bar counter
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - unit across from grill cold holding:; - bread pudding (50F); held overnight - half n half (59F); held overnight - macaroni and cheese (58F); less than 4 hours - rice (57F); less than 4 hours - sausage (54F); less than 4 hours - shredded cheese (54F); less than 4 hours - raw shrimp (49F); crawfish (53F); less than 4 hours - lobster (49F); big easy (47F); less than 4 hours - tomato base (47F) less than 4 hours - low boy cold holding: salmon (53F); redfish (45F) longer than 4 hours
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - tested over 400 ppm quat
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not easily accessible for employee use at all times. - server area sink obstructed by wheeled glass rack
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips needed
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - blue, green substances in bar
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - server area
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen solid and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Food stored on floor. - boxed oil jugs in closet
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - bar
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. - women's restroom out of order
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - flour
Feb 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on dish trays.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at corner below steam box station
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Accumulation of debris on dish trays.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic portion cup no handle used to scoop rice
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - at corner below steam box station
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both cutting board at cookline stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit for dish machine
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean linens stored on floor. - at storage closet
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish station
Jul 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COOKLINE LEFT; - cooked shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); - spinach dip (46F - Cold Holding); - crab cake mix (45F - Cold Holding); - brisket (44F - Cold Holding) Employee put on ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both cutting board at cookline stained
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test kit for dish machine
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean linens stored on floor. - at storage closet
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - side of ice machine
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - gator meat, shrimp sitting in container of standing water
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - below dish station
Feb 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - vents on ice machine have dust build up - grease on exterior of flat grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Feb 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cookline prep cooler: crab 42-47F; brisket 43-46F; less than 1 hour. Advised to reduce overstocked product; - reach in cooler pasta (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45f-62fF - Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for expedited cooling - raw gator (52 - Cold Holding). Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - vents on ice machine have dust build up - grease on exterior of flat grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. - packaged raw burger in same container with cooked chicken wings. Manager moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cookline prep cooler: crab 42-47F; brisket 43-46F; less than 1 hour. Advised to reduce overstocked product; - reach in cooler pasta (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45f-62fF - Cold Holding); spinach dip (46F - Cold Holding) Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for expedited cooling - raw gator (52 - Cold Holding). Manager states less than 4 hours. Moved to freezer for expedited cooling
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. - chlorine tested over 200 ppm Manager made new solution. Final read 100ppm
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle provided to dispense food. - onions
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. - ice buckets
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - shoes stored on boxed oil jug in storage closet
Food stored on floor. - bag in box syrup - boxed oil jug in closet
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - vents on ice machine have dust build up - grease on exterior of flat grill
Single-service articles improperly stored. - boxed gloves in the floor in storage closet
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. - establishment using 101 bleach at triple sink. Advised operator to obtain a chlorine bleach that can be used for sanitizing. Quat sanitizer available at bar.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - bulk rice at cook line
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. - operator chained up
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - red fish - salmon
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - on cook line
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - provided to operator
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. - shrimp in standing water
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Feb 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
Feb 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to stop using and set up triple sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Vacuum sealed salmon not thawing per manufacturers instruction to remove from package while frozen
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator offers poached eggs on the brunch menu.Emailed operator consumer advisory
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical in spray bottle not labeled at bar
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle at cooks line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Vacuum sealed salmon not thawing per manufacturers instruction to remove from package while frozen
Oct 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 Ppm
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Finish has worn down
Aug 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 Ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster over cheese
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates available
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -missing a filter in the main hoods/ filters dirty
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon thawed in standing water
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Finish has worn down
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.